Amigos Por Vida Friends For Life Charter School is a state charter school located in the Sierra Vista Apartments in Gulfton, Houston.
Friends For Life Middle School serves 226 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friends For Life Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Friends For Life Middle School's student population of 226 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friends For Life Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friends For Life Middle School?
226 students attend Friends For Life Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Friends For Life Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friends For Life Middle School?
Friends For Life Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friends For Life Middle School offer ?
Friends For Life Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Friends For Life Middle School part of?
Friends For Life Middle School is part of Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Pub Chtr School District.
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